Marketing Assistant (part-time)

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individual's journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve - so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities. About the role Join the Harvard Recreation Team as a Marketing Assistant Harvard Recreation, managed by HealthFitness, is seeking a creative and motivated Marketing Assistant to support engagement and brand awareness across our recreation centers in Cambridge, MA. This part-time opportunity offers approximately 15 hours per week and is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on marketing experience in a dynamic campus recreation environment. Responsible for supporting the marketing and outreach efforts through content creation, social media management, short-form video production, graphic design, content scheduling, event coverage, and promotional activities. Works closely with the Marketing Coordinator to develop engaging digital content, maintain publishing schedules, and increase awareness of programs, services, events, and opportunities. Assists with event coverage, content planning, audience engagement, and marketing campaigns while ensuring adherence to client branding, accessibility, privacy, and communication standards. Key Accountabilities: Create, edit, schedule, and publish social media content across platforms, including short-form video, photography, graphics, Stories, Reels, written copy, captions, and platform-specific creative designed to increase brand awareness, engagement, reach, and participation. Attend programs, events, and activities to capture original photos and video content for real-time and future social media use, including behind-the-scenes content, event coverage, community-focused storytelling, and short-form video, as well as appearing in marketing content or on-camera. Manage and maintain the social media content calendar, coordinating timely promotion of programs, events, campaigns, deadlines, facility updates, and organizational priorities. Research social media trends, platform updates, emerging content formats, competitor activity, and audience behavior; recommend new ideas and opportunities to improve engagement, reach, and account growth. Review social media performance metrics, organize creative assets and templates, and assist with community engagement, outreach, and special social media projects. Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends. Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, and platform-specific content strategies. Proficiency using tools like Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace. Proficiency creating or editing content using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, CapCut, or similar tools. Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and time-management skills. The compensation range for this role is $19 - $20/hour. The final wage offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors. We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity, and we strive to provide a competitive wage within the market. Brand: HealthFitness HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business.  We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We are looking for strategic thinkers, innovators, team players and leaders who align with our purpose of improving the health and wellbeing of those we serve. We're a nationwide team of more than 2,400 professionals who believe in the power of health and fitness - and creating opportunities for others to believe as well. We are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of those we serve and consider ourselves lucky to inspire, motivate and engage over 1 million participants across our 135 clients, from corporations to health systems to colleges and universities. We started in 1975 as Fitness Systems. Over the years we expanded our services and capabilities to offer injury prevention and treatment and wellness services, so that we can truly care for the whole person. Today, we are HealthFitness and we're backed by Trustmark, a benefits company that has supported employers and their teams for more than 100 years.